St. Louis Cardinals vs
Washington NationalsPredictions & Preview

St. Louis Cardinals favored to win against Washington Nationals in Saturday matchup at Nationals Park

The St. Louis Cardinals will face the Washington Nationals at Nationals Park on Saturday at 4:05 p.m. ET. Last season, the Cardinals won four out of seven matchups and have a 6-4 record in their last ten meetings with the Nationals, with the over being 8-2 in those games. Andre Pallante (ERA: 4.75) will start for the Cardinals, while Trevor Williams (ERA: 5.86) will start for the Nationals. St. Louis is the betting favorite at -113, with the line remaining unchanged. For more details on the Cardinals vs. Nationals prediction, continue reading.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Cardinals -113 | Nationals +103
• Spread: Cardinals -1.5 (+138) | Nationals +1.5 (-166)
• Total: Over/Under 9 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that St. Louis will win straight-up is 53%.

St. Louis vs Washington Stats

St. Louis Cardinals

The St. Louis Cardinals recently swept Pittsburgh and have a record of 19-19 this season. They will be facing Washington with right-hander Andre Pallante on the mound. The team's pitching staff includes experienced players like Sonny Gray, Miles Mikolas, Steven Matz, and Erick Fedde. Despite a quiet offseason, there is a youth movement happening within the team. Third baseman Nolan Arenado is listed as day-to-day with a back injury for Saturday's game. The Cardinals are ranked 13th in offense, 19th in defense, and have a power ranking of 20. It is unlikely that they will compete for more than a Wild Card spot this season.

Washington Nationals Analysis

The Washington Nationals are currently 17-21 overall and are coming off a series where they dropped two out of three games to Cleveland. They have a record of 4-6 in their last ten games. Trevor Williams will start on Saturday against St. Louis, with a 2-3 record and a 5.86 ERA in seven starts this season. The Nationals finished fourth in the NL East last year and have a promising young core acquired in a trade that sent Juan Soto to San Diego. While unlikely to make a deep postseason run, the Nationals are showing potential for improvement. There are no reported injuries for the Nationals for their upcoming game against the Cardinals. Their power ranking is currently 22, with the offense ranked at #15 and the defense at #26. St. Louis won two out of three matchups against Washington in their last series.

Expert Analysis: St. Louis Cardinals vs. Washington Nationals Matchup Preview and Prediction

Discover our in-depth analysis of the upcoming MLB matchup between the St. Louis Cardinals and the Washington Nationals to gain insight into which team is likely to emerge victorious. Our Cardinals vs. Nationals prediction dives into key factors such as player performance, pitching matchups, and recent team trends to provide a thorough assessment of the game's likely outcome. Stay informed and make well-informed decisions by reviewing our expert analysis before the first pitch is thrown.

Sources: [ 3 ] [ 4 ]